Bencini Comet 127 Film Compact

Bencini Comet 127 Film Compact - Good Condition | Classic Italian Compact with Fixed Lens and Original Camera Bag

The Bencini Comet is a charming and historically significant compact camera from Bencini’s respected Italian camera lineup — a practical and solidly built viewfinder camera that shoots on 127 roll film in a slim and elegant body. The fixed f/5.5 lens delivers sharp and characterful images with a natural rendering quality that suits everyday, travel, and snapshot photography equally well. Bencini was one of Italy’s most respected camera manufacturers — producing capable and well-built cameras at accessible price points throughout the post-war era. This example comes complete with its original brown Comet camera bag. Serial number SR 120921.

Key Features

• Fixed f/5.5 lens — sharp and capable Italian optic
• 127 roll film format — a classic mid-century film format
• Compact and pocketable — ideal for travel and everyday carry
• Simple and intuitive controls for effortless everyday shooting
• Solid Italian construction built to last
• Original brown Comet camera bag included — a particularly complete example
• A genuine piece of classic Italian camera engineering history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly; aperture and focus controls operating smoothly; film transport functioning as expected

“The Bencini Comet is a charming and characterful piece of classic Italian camera engineering — a camera with real personality and historical significance. The 127 format gives it a distinctive mid-century character, and with the original brown Comet camera bag included this is a particularly complete and well-preserved example. A delightful piece of Italian photographic history.”

What’s Included

• Bencini Comet camera
• Original brown Comet camera bag

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Bencini
• Model: Comet
• Serial Number: SR 120921
• Lens: Fixed f/5.5
• Film Format: 127 roll film
• Focus: Fixed focus
• Exposure: Manual
• Aperture: f/5.5
• Viewfinder: Direct optical viewfinder
• Built-in Flash: No
• Dimensions: approx. 100 x 65 x 40mm
• Weight: approx. 185g
• Type: Compact Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition